Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 18, Issue 1 , Pages 13-20 , January 2009

Prospective analysis of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: Prognostic factors affecting clinical and ultrasound outcome

  • Shane J. Nho, MD, MS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Shane J. Nho, MD, MS, Rush University Medical Center, 1725 West Harrison Street, Suite 1063, Chicago, IL 60612.
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  • Barrett S. Brown, MD

      Affiliations

    • Fondren Orthopedic Group, Texas Orthopedic Hospital, Houston, TX
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  • Stephen Lyman, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY
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  • Ronald S. Adler, PhD, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology and Imaging, Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY
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  • David W. Altchek, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY
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  • John D. MacGillivray, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY

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PII: S1058-2746(08)00470-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2008.05.045

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 18, Issue 1 , Pages 13-20 , January 2009

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